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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 25.92 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 25.92 and 7.14 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 25.92 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/25.92 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 25.92 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.07/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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